Petersfield Big Dig:
18 July - 3 August 2025
What is it?
The Petersfield Big Dig takes place in Petersfield, Hampshire, from 18 July to 3 August 2025. This is the third such annual event, following on from the successes of the previous Big Digs in July 2023 and 2024.
The event is once again being organised by Liss Archaeology, the community archaeology group for East Hampshire with over 130 volunteer members working under the supervision of professional archaeologists. We will once more be carrying out new explorations on exciting sites in Petersfield - some on land owned by the Town Council and some in private gardens in the historic areas of the Town. Although the dig will be undertaken by our members, local residents including children will be able to participate to some extent and watch our progress.
Read here about how we prepare for the Big Dig. Members of the public will be able to watch excavations and there are activities for children - see the Events page for details.
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The Big Dig is taking place in collaboration with Petersfield Town Council, Petersfield Museum and the Petersfield Area Historical Society. We hope to see you there this summer - watch this page for more details of the events!
